Best Deborah Bailey Podcasts (2024)

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Friends Round Friday… with Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz and Harry Hill 26:47

9m ago26:47

26:47

Nuptials and nose flutes... Three Rock Gods descend on the studio for another hilarious Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Author Courtney Deane 1:06:01

2h ago1:06:01

1:06:01

In this episode I got to talk to Author Courtney Deane about her new book, "When Happily Ever After Fails." Courtney's father died when she was just 14, and her mother when she was just 28. In order to process her grief and make sense of her feelings about her own identity as a now parentless person, Courtney wrote a romantic comedy novel about a y…

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Friends Round Friday... with Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babatunde Aléshé 26:43

27m ago26:43

26:43

Nickname no-goes and talking to toasters! Zoe's joined by Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babtunde Aléshé for another fabulous Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand 27:09

15d ago27:09

27:09

Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!By BBC Radio 2

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Joe Tracini stops by 14:36

38m ago14:36

14:36

On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.…

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Keys to Wellness & Empowerment with Fitness Expert, Coach & Founder Kym Niles 46:37

10h ago46:37

46:37

Rewind episode: Kym Niles is a vivacious leader, magnetic mentor and a Fitness Expert as seen on City TV News, Cp24, CTV News, Breakfast Television and Women's Health Magazine to name a few. Kym takes a holistic approach that connects your mind and body resulting in a wholesome outcome. Kym's grassroots approach to personal training is attributed t…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Andrew Ridgeley, Jessie Ware and Clive Myrie 24:23

43m ago24:23

24:23

From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023. Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!By BBC Radio 2

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How to Design Your Life with Donna A. Campbell founder of Campbell Coaching and Consulting Group 39:08

8h ago39:08

39:08

Donna A. Campbell, an experienced mental health professional with over thirty years of experience, brings a unique approach to healthcare. As the founder of Campbell Coaching and Consulting Group, she has pioneered personal and organizational training and development, earning recognition for her ability to enhance individual and corporate performan…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop 27:47

27d ago27:47

27:47

Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023. Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis 27:48

10d ago27:48

27:48

Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2

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Author and Podcaster Brooke Carlock 1:11:36

1M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

In this episode I talk with Author and fellow grief podcaster, Brooke Carlock! After a two year span in which she lost both her parents, her stepmother AND her 10 year old daugher Libby, Brooke has found a miriad of ways to process her grief, as well as help others through thier own. Her podcast, "Mourning Coffee" is an open and honest discussion a…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Rupert Grint, Claire Foy and Iain Stirling! 24:18

1M ago24:18

24:18

Dodgy accents and reality TV… It’s another chance to hear a Friends Round Friday from the Breakfast Show archive, from January 2023. Zoe chats to an awesome trio of Rupert Grint, Claire Foy, plus the hilarious birthday boy Iain Stirling!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Alan Carr, Gregg Wallace and Diane Morgan 25:25

24d ago25:25

25:25

Two titans of comedy and a gargantuan of greengrocery join Zoe for a hysterical Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Bill Nighy stops by 18:04

28d ago18:04

18:04

Sharp-suited and colossally proportioned… The legendary Bill Nighy chats about his latest film 'The Beautiful Game', his love for football and his acting breakthrough.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with George Takei, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

"Wear latex at least once a week" Here's another chance to hear a classic Friends Round Friday from January 2023. Zoe chats to legendary Star Trek actor George Takei, plus Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe join the fun.By BBC Radio 2

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Zoe Remembers Paul O’Grady 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

A year on from his passing, here’s another chance to hear Zoe’s last on-air chat with Paul from her Radio 2 Breakfast Show in October 2022.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Noel Fielding 15:22

1M ago15:22

15:22

Bish Bash BOOSH! Noel Fielding joins Zoe for a nostalgic chat about The Mighty Boosh, his latest role as Dick Turpin, musical inspirations, and what life’s like as an unofficial Claudia Winkleman lookalike!By BBC Radio 2

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Comedian John Moses 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

In this episode I talk to my good friend comedian John Moses! John's father Ken managed to live for 18 months after being given a terminal diagnosis that was much shorter. Now a year after his passing, John is starting to process his relationship with his dad, and finding ways to let his new perspective make him a better man and father. We also tal…

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Friends Round Friday... with Paul Rudd, Guy Garvey and Ruth Jones 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

Who you gonna call? It's another crackin' line up of guests on Friends Round Friday, including Ghostbusters fun and a very special reunion!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Imelda Staunton 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

“Someone get some spoons!” Zoe chats to Olivier Award winning actress, Imelda Staunton, about playing the title role in the upcoming West End production of 'Hello Dolly'. Plus, Imelda has an unexpected announcement!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Shania Twain, David Tennant and Shirley Ballas 19:15

2M ago19:15

19:15

“Maaaaan, I feel like a woman!” After it was announced that Shania Twain will play the Legends slot at Glastonbury 2024, here’s another chance to hear an iconic Friends Round Friday from September 2022. Plus, David Tennant takes on a classic Shania track in an unmissable episode from the archive!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Another chance to hear Zoe's Oppenheimer takeover on Friends Round Friday, from July 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon!By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met… Calvin Harris 17:56

2M ago17:56

17:56

Raw eggs and ham… Zoe sits down to talk to an international superstar DJ and Producer, and there’s a surprising revelation… Plus, to celebrate the release of his song 'Lovers In A Past Life' with Rag'n'Bone Man... Calvin hears your stories of why you left your past lovers.By BBC Radio 2

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Author Deborah Kasdan 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

In this episode, I talk with Author Deborah Kasdan about her book, "Roll Back The World - a sister's memoir." After being diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult, Deborah's sister Rachel lived most of her life in and out of hospitals and institutions. Now 20 years since her death, Deborah felt the need to tell Rachel's story, to honer her mem…

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael Sheen, Paul Whitehouse and Olly Alexander 24:52

2M ago24:52

24:52

Three Welsh wonders join Zoe on St David's Day for a Eurovision filled Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Michael McIntyre, Josh Widdicombe and Keeley Hawes join Zoe for another Friends Round FridayBy BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Kylie Minogue, Daisy May Cooper and Steven Bartlett 23:14

3M ago23:14

23:14

No bras and homemade chutney… Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from the archive, first aired in September 2023. Zoe’s joined in the studio by pop sensation Kylie Minogue, This Country’s Daisy May Cooper, plus entrepreneur and Dragon Steven Bartlett!By BBC Radio 2

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Porscha Sterling; Best-Selling Author, Publisher & Influencer 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Rewind episode: Porscha Sterling is an influencer, publisher, and national bestselling author who is widely considered the exemplar of self-publishing success in the digital age. Winner of the SHEEN Magazine Literary Excellence Award, she’s best known for her book series Bad Boys Do It Better. Sterling holds an MBA, which helped her in the developm…

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Comedian Micah Walsh 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

In this episode I talk with comedian and fellow grief podcaster Micah Walsh! After his father Kevin died, Micah found an outlet for his feelings in starting his own podcast with comedians talking about grief and loss, "I'll Greive You With This." We talk about how helpful it can be to talk about the hard topics with other people who understand, and…

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Friends Round Friday... with David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc 23:56

3M ago23:56

23:56

David Tennant and Mel Giedroyc join Zoe for her final Friends Round Friday in Wogan House.By BBC Radio 2

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Tanea Smith: Stationery Designer, Inspirational Speaker & Founder of "She's Got Papers" 1:39:29

3M ago1:39:29

1:39:29

Rewind episode: Ever the expressive and dramatic child, Tanea Smith dreamed of a career as an actress until an unplanned pregnancy at the age of 19 would change the course of her life. An avid journalist since the age of 11, Tanea has always been a lover of words and had a passion for paper. After 13 years as an Executive Assistant, it was while on…

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When Zoe Met... Billy Joel 22:16

4M ago22:16

22:16

Zoe sits down by Radio 2's Elton John Piano for a chat with Billy Joel about his life, career, music and performing live. To many, Billy Joel IS, the 'Piano Man'. He's also the man behind 'We Didn't Start The Fire', 'Uptown Girl', 'She's Always A Woman' and so many more... He tells Zoe about how he finds performing live, and talks her through the c…

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Friends Round Friday… with Liam Gallagher, John Squire, Vicky McClure and Alison Steadman 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

A Fab Four join Zoe for her 1000th Breakfast Show, and a jam-packed Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

The bromance you never knew you needed! Romesh Ranganathan and Jay Blades join Zoe for a hilarious Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday… with Matt Smith, Davina McCall, Frank Skinner, plus Bradley and Barney Walsh 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

Friends Round Friday returns... and it's a packed one to kick off 2024!By BBC Radio 2

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Comedian Ray Gootz RETURNS! 1:17:05

4M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Happy New Year! In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with my good friend and comedian Ray Gootz! Ray was one of my very early guests on the show (Episode 11), just one month after both his mother and Aunt died. He was among the first people I knew who was doing comedy material about his losses right away, and I was in awe of how open a…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Dawn French, Rick Astley and Jason Manford 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

Zoe takes a look through the Friends Round Friday archive, to relive one of her favourites from October 2023!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Flashback… with Nicole Scherzinger, Davina McCall and Jim Kerr 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

We head back to September 2023 to revisit a top Friends Round Friday trio!By BBC Radio 2

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Friends Round Friday... with Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Three wise men, Jamie Dornan, Sam Ryder and Lee Mack join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special.By BBC Radio 2

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When Zoe Met... Ncuti Gatwa 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

Zoe sits down for a chat with the Fifteenth Doctor about taking over the iconic Doctor Who role!By BBC Radio 2

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Writer and Performer Colin Campbell 1:06:49

6M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

In this episode I got to talk with Writer and Performer Colin Campbell about his Book, "Finding the Words," as well as his solo show, "Grief: A One Man Sh*tshow." After both of his kids, Ruby and Hart were killed by a drunk driver, Colin had a deep need to express his grief, first by writing jokes about his grief and his loss, eventually turning it…

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Friends Round Friday... with Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas 27:14

5M ago27:14

27:14

A sweet trio of Suranne Jones, Kevin Bridges and Matt Lucas join Zoe for another quality Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Author James G. Robinson 1:21:12

6M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

In this episode I talk to Author James G. Robinson about his book, "More Than We Expected - Five Years With A Remarkable Child." When his son Nadav was born with a congenital heart defect, James and his wife understood that thier lives would be more difficult than most. When Nadav died at 5 years old after complications from heart surgery, James ma…

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